10 stories tagged #Heart Attack

  1. Ancient Chinese Practice Shows Promise for Lowering Blood Pressure
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    Ancient Chinese Practice Shows Promise for Lowering Blood Pressure

    A centuries-old Chinese movement technique may lower blood pressure as effectively as some medications.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized in Critical Condition
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    Iranian Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Hospitalized in Critical Condition

    Narges Mohammadi's health deteriorates; transferred from prison to hospital after suspected heart attack.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Gout Medication Linked to Reduced Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
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    Gout Medication Linked to Reduced Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

    New research suggests common gout medications like allopurinol may significantly lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in patients.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Native American Woman Survives Widowmaker Heart Attack, Becomes Advocate
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    Native American Woman Survives Widowmaker Heart Attack, Becomes Advocate

    After a near-fatal heart attack at 43, a Native American businesswoman and tribal citizen is raising awareness about heart disease prevention in her community.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. Consistent Bedtime Slashes Heart Health Risk, New Study Finds
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    Consistent Bedtime Slashes Heart Health Risk, New Study Finds

    A groundbreaking study reveals that maintaining a regular bedtime, especially for those sleeping under eight hours, significantly reduces the risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. RNA Therapy Reverses Heart Attack Damage
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    RNA Therapy Reverses Heart Attack Damage

    Columbia University researchers develop an injectable RNA therapy that repairs heart muscle post-heart attack, reducing scarring and improving function.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. Small Lifestyle Adjustments Cut Cardiovascular Risks
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    Small Lifestyle Adjustments Cut Cardiovascular Risks

    Adding 11 more minutes of sleep, 4.5 mins of MVPA, and a quarter cup of veggies daily slashes heart risks by 10% over 8 years.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  8. NHS London Launches 5-Year Plan to Combat Silent Killer: High Blood Pressure
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    NHS London Launches 5-Year Plan to Combat Silent Killer: High Blood Pressure

    NHS England London initiates a major city-wide program to address dangerously high blood pressure rates, aiming to prevent thousands of heart attacks and strokes.

    3mo ago 1 min read